Rep. William R. Keating

Maddy summaryHR 3420, the My Body, My Data Act of 2023, restricts how companies can handle reproductive and sexual health data - such as pregnancy details, contraceptive use, or abortion-related information - by requiring them to collect only what’s necessary for requested services and limiting employee access. It gives individuals the right to access, correct, or delete their data, see which third parties received it, and get clear privacy policies explaining data practices. The Federal Trade Commission enforces the law, with penalties for violations including $100-$1,000 per violation per day, and bans retaliation for exercising these rights. The law applies to companies (like health apps or insurers) but excludes HIPAA-covered healthcare providers and entities subject to existing federal health privacy rules.

Support, Treatment, and Overdose Prevention of Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023 or the STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023 This bill addresses data collection, treatment, harm reduction, and other issues related to substance misuse and addiction. It particularly focuses on opioids, fentanyl, and related substances. Specifically, the bill expands surveillance of fentanyl and related substances. This includes requiring a study on how to track overdoses by type of drug (including fentanyl) and awarding grants to states for collecting data about fentanyl-involved overdoses. The bill also provides for (1) training on detecting and handling fentanyl for law enforcement, and (2) grants for forensic laboratories to facilitate surveillance of controlled substances seized by law enforcement. Additionally, the bill establishes and modifies requirements to increase access to treatment and prevention services. For example, the Bureau of Prisons must make certain services, including medication-assisted treatments, available to individuals in its custody. The bill also establishes grants and requires other efforts to expand access to medications that temporarily reverse opioid overdoses (e.g., naloxone) and related harm reduction activities. Furthermore, the bill extends, subject to some conditions, liability protections for those who administer aid in an emergency (commonly known as Good Samaritan laws) to individuals who administer opioid overdose reversal drugs and to individuals who seek medical attention for themselves or on behalf of another for a drug overdose. The bill also requires multiple reports, including a report by the Department of State on foreign sources of certain drugs.

Maddy summaryHR 3312, the Moms Matter Act, establishes a $25 million annual grant program (2024-2027) for community organizations, health providers, and local governments to address maternal mental health and substance use disorders. It prioritizes funding for initiatives in areas with high maternal mortality rates, health disparities, or health professional shortage areas, focusing on evidence-based services like integrated mental health care in prenatal settings, postpartum support, stigma reduction, and provider training. The bill also creates a $15 million annual workforce program (2024-2028) to diversify maternal mental health providers through scholarships, training in bias/racism, and recruitment in underserved communities. These grants directly affect pregnant and postpartum individuals in high-risk demographic groups and aim to improve access to specialized care through concrete program requirements.

Maddy summary# Comprehensive Summary: Maternal Health and Vaccination Legislation This proposed legislation establishes a comprehensive framework to improve maternal health outcomes across multiple dimensions, with a strong focus on equity and addressing systemic disparities. The bill is organized into 13 titles covering various aspects of maternal health care. ## Key Focus Areas 1. **Maternal Health Equity**: The legislation emphasizes reducing racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes, with specific provisions targeting communities of color and underserved populations. 2. **Incarcerated Mothers**: Includes provisions to end shackling of pregnant individuals in correctional facilities and establishes programs for maternal health care in prisons and jails. 3. **Technology and Telehealth**: Creates grant programs for telehealth models, technology-enabled collaborative learning, and digital tools to improve access to maternal care. 4. **Climate Change Impact**: Addresses how climate change affects maternal and infant health, with a focus on vulnerable populations. 5. **Public Health Emergencies**: Establishes protocols for maternal care during public health crises like pandemics. 6. **Vaccinations**: Expands maternal vaccination awareness and equity campaigns. ## Major Provisions **Maternal Vaccination Campaign (Title XIII)**: - Expands awareness campaigns to specifically target pregnant and postpartum individuals - Allocates $17 million annually (2024-2028) for vaccination outreach - Includes specific efforts to increase vaccination rates among racial/ethnic minority groups **Technology and Telehealth (Titles IX)**: - $6 million annually for technology-enabled collaborative learning models - $6 million annually for digital tools to promote equity in maternal health - Creates a demonstration project for alternative payment models in maternal care **Climate Change and Maternal Health (Title XII)**: - $100 million for a grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks - $5 million for education and training at health profession schools - Establishes a National Institutes of Health Consortium on Birth and Climate Change Research **Incarcerated Mothers (Title VIII)**: - Requires 25% grant reduction for states that don't restrict restraints on pregnant incarcerated individuals - Establishes model programs in Bureau of Prisons facilities for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals - $10 million annually for State and local prison and jail programs **Public Health Emergency Response (Title XI)**: - $100 million for data collection on maternal health during public health emergencies - $30 million for expanding maternal mortality reviews - $45 million for Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) - $15 million for research on public health emergencies' impact on maternal health ## Cross-Cutting Themes - **Equity Focus**: Nearly every provision includes specific measures to address racial and ethnic disparities - **Data Collection**: Strong emphasis on collecting and analyzing demographic data - **Community Involvement**: Requires input from community-based organizations and affected populations - **Interagency Coordination**: Mandates collaboration between multiple federal agencies - **Long-Term Investment**: All funding is allocated for 5-year periods (2024-2028) The legislation represents a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to improving maternal health outcomes in the United States, with particular attention to vulnerable populations and systemic barriers that contribute to poor maternal health outcomes.

Maddy summaryThe Keeping All Students Safe Act prohibits the use of "unlawful" seclusion and restraint in schools, including physical restraint that's life-threatening, contraindicated for a student's disability, or not properly trained for. It requires schools to use less restrictive interventions first, mandates training for school personnel in crisis intervention, and establishes reporting requirements for restraint incidents, including immediate parent notification and annual public reporting. The bill prohibits using physical restraint as a planned intervention in student education plans and requires states to submit compliance plans with data on restraint incidents disaggregated by race, disability status, and other factors. It applies to public schools and programs receiving federal funding, but does not affect private schools not receiving federal funds or home schools.

Maddy summaryHR 3541, the Accounting STEM Pursuit Act of 2023, amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to include accounting education in school curricula. It requires schools to offer accounting career awareness and programs, particularly to students from groups underrepresented in accounting careers. The bill positions accounting as a STEM field and aims to expand student exposure to accounting through grade 12 courses. This change directly affects K-12 students and schools by integrating accounting into educational opportunities to diversify the future accounting workforce.

Maddy summaryHR 3537 authorizes the minting of commemorative coins to mark the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Foreign Service, established by the 1924 Rogers Act. The bill specifies three coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad) with limited mintage (50,000 gold, 400,000 silver, 750,000 half-dollars) to be issued in 2025, featuring designs honoring diplomatic history. A surcharge on each coin sale ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollars) will fund the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST) to support its oral history program and diplomatic preservation efforts. The coins will be legal tender, sold at cost-plus-surcharge, with all revenue directed to ADST per the bill's provisions.

Maddy summaryHR 3409, the Healthy Families Act, requires most employers to provide employees with paid sick leave. Employees earn 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 56 hours per year, which can be used for their own illness, caring for family members, or addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking situations. Smaller employers with fewer than 15 employees can provide unpaid sick leave instead of paid leave. The bill includes protections against retaliation for using sick leave and requires employers to inform employees about their rights under this law.

Maddy summaryHRES 81 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives urging the President to support creating an international Special Tribunal to prosecute Russia’s leaders for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. It specifically references Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion as a violation of UN Charter principles and General Assembly Resolution 3314, which defines aggression as unlawful military force against a sovereign state. The resolution calls for the President to take all available measures to advance this tribunal, emphasizing Ukraine’s sovereignty and the need to hold Russian officials accountable for war crimes. It does not create the tribunal itself but seeks U.S. diplomatic support for its establishment.

Maddy summaryHRES 319 is a symbolic resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on April 24, 2023, recognizing the federal government's duty to develop a Green New Deal. It states the House believes the government should create a comprehensive plan to address climate change and economic inequality through a 10-year national mobilization. The resolution outlines goals like achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, creating high-wage union jobs, upgrading infrastructure, and prioritizing frontline communities, but it does not establish binding policy or funding mechanisms. As a non-binding resolution, it serves as a statement of legislative intent rather than a law.